Location

Busuanga, Northern Palawan

Resort Information

A tropical Shangri-la nestled upon a coral jewel set amidst Palawan's sparkling turquoise waters. Comely and idyllic, this island resort is a perfect hideaway for those who seek both relaxation and discovery. Club Paradise is in Dimakya Island, Municipality of Coron. A part of the Calamian Group of Islands, it is situated at the northern tip of Palawan, the Philippine’s last frontier

Club Paradise. Where possibilities are blissful, endearing and endless.

Facilities

Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is the center of most activities in the island and is also an alternative venue for some resort programs. The structure houses several resort facilities such as:

- Front Desk (Open from 7 a.m. till 12 midnight). The Front Desk staff handles all inquiries on rooms, facilities and services such as lost and found, message handling, mails, safety deposits, baby sitting (by arrangement) ticket reservation and re-confirmation, and booking assistance in hotels in Manila or other areas. Tours and trips reservations are also facilitated here.

- Guest Services Center. GSC houses the Toys Chest, which includes board games, children’s books and other fun activity materials, all yours to enjoy! You may also inquire from our accommodating GS Officers about the resort’s programmed activities during your stay.

- Dugong Bar. The resort’s main bar offers a wide variety of wines and liquors. Cocktail drinks and other special mixed beverages are also concocted by our friendly bartenders. Dugong Bar is open from 7 a.m. until the last guest leaves.

- Library. A wide variety of paperbacks and other books in different languages are available for your reading pleasures. Kindly inform the Front Desk before borrowing from the library and remember to return the books before you checkout

- Video Room. The video facilities enable you to watch your favorite movies – old and new! Inquire movie listings at the Front Desk.

- # Indoor Sports. Enjoy billiards, darts and table tennis free of charge. You may also invite our staff for a challenge or ask them to teach you.

The Restaurant. Savor sumptuous Filipino and International cuisine at the al fresco type Restaurant. Breakfast is served from 6 to 9 in the morning, lunch is from 12 to 2 in the afternoon and dinner is from 7 to 9 in the evening. The restaurant also serves as venue to cultural presentations and entertainment for you to enjoy.
The restaurant also houses several facilities such as:

- Conference Room. This fully air-conditioned conference room, complete with conference facilities and has a seating capacity of 50 persons, can be found above the restaurant.

- Jungle Bar (Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Escape from the ordinary type of bars and enjoy happy hour with our different kinds of cocktails.

- Videoke Room. Sing your favorite songs worry-free! It’s free of charge and (free from any neighborhood). Advance reservation is required.

- Satellite TV Room. Get to know the latest updates here and around the world with CNN, Australian TV, French Channel and other Asian Channels!

- Swimming Pool. Swim anytime for as long as you want! It is because our swimming pool is open 24 hours a day (unless under treatment). Depth is from 4 to 6 feet. Proper swimming attire is recommended.

- Sports Center. Simply coordinate your sports requirements here -- snorkels, masks, fins, lifejackets, tennis rackets, Badminton rackets, and volleyballs -- free of charge.

- Tennis Court. Located behind the Sunset Beach (Phase I), the use of court is free of charge. Tennis balls are available for a minimal fee.

- Beach Volleyball. Play volleyball by the main beach. Kindly advise the Front Desk.

- Hiking Trail. Explore the hidden beauty of Dimakya Island! Hike the trail and visit the island’s other point of interest – the Tree House, the Hidden Beach and the Eagle’s Point. We can provide you with a guide or make your own adventure by following our island map which is available at the Front Desk.

- Dugong Dive Center. Get the best diving experience. Coordinate your dive plans with any of our PADI accredited Dive Instructors and Masters at the Dugong Dive Shop beside the Sports Center.

- Reflexology Center (Open from 10:30 a.m. till 7 p.m.) Massage therapy is conducted by appointment only. Ask for reservation at the Front Desk.

- Sari-Sari Gift Shop. Souvenir and convenience items are available here from 7 a.m. up to 8:30 p.m.

- Business Center. Equipped with computers with internet access so you can do business even you’re away. Ask for reservation at the Front Desk.

- Wildlife Info Center. Increase your knowledge in the different wildlife and marine species as you browse through books, magazines and other reference materials. Please inform the Front Desk if you wish to borrow anything!

Activities

You’ll never get bored with all the possibilities the resort offers - you can just bask under the sun, laze under a tree or relax on a hammock. If you like to seek adventure and discovery - try snorkeling, yatching, scuba diving, bird watching, hobiecat sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, island hopping, diving or visit other nearby tourist attractions like Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary and the awe-inspiring Cayangan Lake among others.

Our Guest Services Officers have aslo programmed activities such as cultural shows, environmental shows, indoor sports tournaments such as table tennis, billiards and darts, group board games, ballroom and disco dancing, parties and other fun activities both for kids and adults. Picnic lunches, sunset dinners, cocktails and cruises can also be arranged depending on prevailing sea and weather conditions.

Diving

The 19-hectare (46.93-acre) Dimakya island is truly blessed with 700 meters of sun-kissed powdery white sand beach gently sloping into crystal clear turquoise waters bejeweled with colorful reefs.

The seas around Dimakya present an abundance of giant clams, sea sponges, huge coral beds, multitude of fish and other marine creatures. The seabed provides vast sea grass ground which makes it an ideal feeding area for dugong or sea cow. In addition to this, the nearby Dimalanta Shipwreck, the wreck of World War II Japanese Kyokuzan Maru, also offers a very interesting site for divers.

Dive Sites

Dive Site:House reef
Location: Off Dimakya Island Shore entry
Depth: 3-17 m
Features:This meandering reef features different species of tunicates, sponges, seastars, sea cucumbers, turtles and cuttlefish (seasonal). An aggregation of giant clams (Tridacna gigas, an endangered species) is located at 12 meters. Several species of damselfish, wrasses, groupers, fairy basslets, emperors, parrotfish, snappers, butterfly fish, flying gurnard and cardinal fish are among the inhabitants of the reef. Those that burrow in sand include sand perches, lizardfishes, flatfishes, stingrays and certain wrasses. During the day, a large aggregation of jacks can be found in the inner reef slope. Fusiliers, barracudas and tunas roam large areas around the island while a number of reef-associated fishes venture to the open sea. This site is good for macro photography (ghost pipefish, Pegasus horse, nudibranchs, slugs and various small invertebrates proliferate in this reef). Next to the reef is an extensive seagrass bed. Occurring in large aggregations, goatfishes scour the bed for food embedded in sand. Green turtles and the dugong, both are endangered, are among the grazers in this area. The dugong is a mammal, which can measure up to 3 meters in length and weigh about 400 kilograms. Dimakya is one of the few areas in the world where dugongs can be observed underwater.

Dive Site:Lang-aw (reef)
Location: Off Isla Lang-aw By banca 15 min
Depth: 3-25 m
Features:Abundant fish life predominantly composed of surgeonfish, rabbit fish, damselfish, wrasses, parrotfish, groupers and butterfly fish. Fusiliers and trevallies are commonly sighted. Cuttlefish (seasonal), rays and turtles are occasionally seen.
Huge pits and mats of rubbles indicate previous blasting activity in the area. The good new s is Acropora corals are starting to regenerate.

Dive Site:Diboyuyan (reef)
Location: Off Diboyuyan Island By banca 20 min
Depth: 10-28 m
Features:Stony corals of magnificent formation. Mantas, blacktip and whitetip sharks are sporadically sighted. On several occasions, a whale shark was seen passing by.
This reef is one of the traditional fishing grounds in this area.

Dive Site:Kyokuzan Maru (wreck)
Location: Off Dimalanta Island By banca 45 min
Depth: ave:30 m maximum: 43 m
Features:This Japanese freighter measures about 152 m long and lies almost upright. The main structures remain intact. It carries in one of its holds a car and a truck. This wreck provides shelter to batfishes and substrate for the ubiquitous bivalves. Fusiliers, trevallies,barracudas and rays are occasionally sighted.

Dive Site:Barry’s Reef
Location: Near Pearl Farm By banca 30 min
Depth: 3-30 m
Features:There are plenty of macro subjects on this reef: Spanish dancers, sweetlips, anemones, anemone fish and shrimps. There is one huge cabbage coral about 2.5 m in diameter and Acropora coral about 2 m in diameter. Small to medium-sized Porites corals are arranged to form some sort of a big stairway.

Dive Site: Apo Reef
Location: Mindoro Strait By banca about 3 hr
Depth: > 50 m
Features:Very dramatic drop-offs down to about 400 m. The steep walls are well covered with corals, sponges, tunicates, nudibranchs and slugs. The coral formation is magnificent at the plateau. Green and hawksbill turtles and multitude of fish including damselfish, butterfly fish, batfish, surgeonfish, snappers, fusiliers and trevallies are usually seen. Strong currents increase the chance of sighting mantas, great barracudas and sharks. This reef is also known as the Apo Reef Natural Park.

Tours and Activities

ISLAND ESCAPADE:
Spend time alone with friends and loved ones in a beautiful uninhabited island. Choose from our four romantic island destinations. Definitely not to be missed! Rate includes roundtrip boat transfers, snacks and services of an activity officer.

ISLAND HOPPING:
Hop into our boats as we tour you to four uninhabited islands. Surely, the sights, both above and underwater, will not fail to enthrall you. Rate includes roundtrip boat transfers, snacks and services of an activity officer.

BOTTOM FISHING:
Take those fishing gear for a half-day full of fun and excitement as you try your luck in bottom fishing. And the best part is you can have your catch cooked for lunch! Rate includes fishing hand lines, bait, roundtrip boat transfers and services of an activity officer.

CALAUIT SAFARI TOUR:
Take a trip to the Philippines' premiere wildlife sanctuary, Calauit Island. See various species of exotic and endangered Philippine-breed African animals as well as Palawan- endemic animals roaming freely. Truly something you'd hate to miss. Rate includes roundtrip boat transfers, entrance fee, snacks, use of tour truck, services of an activity officer and tour guide.

CORON ISLAND TOUR:
Spend a whole day exploring awe-inspiring sights of Coron Island. Visit the picture-perfect Cayangan Lake, the invigorating Maquinit Hot Springs and the quaint Coron town. Rate includes roundtrip boat and land transfers, packed lunch and services of activity officers.